COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Appoints New GOCs, Commandants
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General O.O. Oluyede, has approved a major reshuffle in the Nigerian Army, appointing new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), and Commandants of military institutions in a move aimed at strengthening operational efficiency across formations.
The redeployment, announced by the Nigerian Army affects senior officers in key operational and administrative positions.
In a statement by the Army spokesperson, Lt Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the new postings affect principal staff officers (PSOs) at the army headquarters, general officers commanding (GOCs), corps commanders, commandants of training institutions, and brigade commanders
According to the statement, the changes are part of ongoing efforts by the Army leadership to reinvigorate strategies in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and other security challenges confronting the country.
Under the new posting, several divisions of the Army will now operate under fresh leadership, with new GOCs appointed to spearhead field operations. In addition, new Commandants have been assigned to training institutions to drive the Army’s transformation and capacity-building agenda.
Lieutenant General Oluyede tasked the newly appointed commanders and staff officers to justify the confidence reposed in them by showing greater commitment to their constitutional responsibilities. He emphasised that the appointments were carefully considered to ensure the Nigerian Army continues to adapt to evolving security dynamics while also enhancing professionalism.
The COAS also reassured troops of the Army’s unwavering focus on welfare, logistics, and training as core pillars of his command philosophy.
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He urged the senior officers to provide exemplary leadership, sustain morale among their personnel, and intensify collaboration with sister security agencies in joint operations across the country.
While congratulating the officers on their new roles, General Oluyede reminded them that Nigerians expect results in the ongoing campaigns against terrorism, banditry, oil theft, and other criminalities threatening national peace and stability.
The redeployments, which take immediate effect, mark one of the most significant leadership shake-ups under the current Army Chief and are expected to inject fresh momentum into ongoing military operations nationwide.
Here are the postings.
Adekunle Adeyinka, major general — Chief of logistics (army)
A.A. Adekeye, major general — Chief of personnel management (army), and Maj.-Gen.
T.B. Ugiagbe, major general — Chief of standard and evaluation
A.A. Idris, major general — Chief of military intelligence (army)
M.O. Erebulu, major general — Provost marshal (army).
E.A. Anaryu, major general — Corps commander, supply and transport
J.E. Osifo, major general — Director-general, Nigerian Army Finance Corporation
S.A. Akesode, major general — Head of mission, African Union Verification Mission in Tigray, Ethiopia.
NEW GOCs
A.S.M. Wase, major general — GOC 1 Division/Commander Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA
C.R. Nnebeife, major general — GOC 2 Division/Commander Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMMA
M.O. Ihanuwaze, major general — Commandant, Nigerian Army Finance School K.O. Osemwegie major general — Head, Army Signal School
A.J. Aliyu, major general — Head, Ordnance School
A.C. Adetoba, major general — Commandant, Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management
M. Jimoh, brigadier general — Commander, 1 Brigade
N.E. Okoloagu, brigadier general — Commander, 2 Brigade
A.A. Bello, brigadier general — Commander, 6 Division Garrison/Sector 3, Operation DELTA SAFE
By PRNigeria
